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YP53 GVY

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,476 mi
Last recorded152,476 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GVY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 149,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 148,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mtgs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 148,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mtgs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 147,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 146,503 miles

exhaust rear mtg corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 146,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear mtg corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 145,146 miles

o/s front cross member corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012 145,146 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front cross member corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 143,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 142,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 142,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 140,017 miles

front /rear number plates worn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 140,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front /rear number plates worn

Fail 29 Sep 2008 137,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 137,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 135,981 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 135,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 133,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s parking brake effiecency down on n/s

rear wheel arch covers fitted restrict view and access to inner arches

side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

under engine bay trays fitted resricting view and access

Fail 18 Sep 2006 131,956 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r handbrake efficiency down on n/s

rear wheel arch trims fitted restricting viewing access to inner wheel arches

side skirts fitted restricting viewing access to outer sills

under engine bay trays fitted restricting viewing access to area

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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YP53 GVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP53 GVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP53 GVY registered?

YP53 GVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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